Meal Ideas That Make Great Leftovers

December 16, 2015

One of my favorite ways to save time during the week is by relying on leftovers as much as possible, especially for lunches. If you are going to spend the time cooking, you may as well try to get more than one meal out of your food, right? I thought I would share some of my favorite recipes lately that allow for leftovers. Keep in mind that I am only feeding a family of two, so the amount of leftovers you have will depend on how many people are eating the meal (and how much they typically eat).

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I don’t often have leftovers but when we do, it’s wonderful if my son will eat them! He doesn’t always want the same thing two days in a row so if I make something with extra, I freeze it for another week.meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted…WIAW – Chinese Take Out, Snacks & More

Alex and I don’t really do.. leftovers, lol. We consume just about everything! I would love to start using my slow cooker, that is for certain.Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…How to Start Running After Injury

I find that at least in the slow cooker there are plenty of servings! Otherwise its tough to know whether or not we will end up with leftovers. We are less likely to end up with leftovers during marathon training:)

I’m so bad at making enough for leftovers! I think it will be easier once my bf and I are on our own but right now any leftovers get consumed by the brother-in-law lolCharissa recently posted…2015 Rehoboth Beach Half Marathon

I love making a whole roasted chicken and then using the leftovers for salads and rice bowls throughout the week! Soups are my favorite for leftovers this time of year also. Great round-up, Lisa, and thanks for including my recipe!Laura @ This Runner’s Recipes recently posted…My Running Goals for 2016

I am ALL ABOUT leftovers! My favorite is making a crockpot dish Sunday night and having it for lunches/dinners during the week. This week I’ve been eating a crockpot chicken taco chili for lunches and I love not having to worry about lunch prep!Jen B. recently posted…No Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls

I am a huge fan of leftovers and count on making more so that I can prep easy, healthy lunches throughout the week. I make a crock pot chicken parmesan and have been having it this week and its been delicious even later in the week. I love cooking up chicken breasts and veggies and then throwing them into salads or pairing with a roasted sweet potato later in the week.Angie @ Pace with Grace recently posted…How to Stay Motivated Through the Winter

I definitely use leftovers for lunches, although more often I use them for multiple dinners in a row because I don’t like microwaving things in the office. I tend to stick to salads and frittatas I don’t mind eating cold 🙂

I try to make enough for leftovers throughout the week, however, I’ve been super lazy and going out to eat far too much. I think marathon training does that to some. Counterproductive. Now that my marathon is over, I will be spending more time on the weekends doing food prep. Kind of a New Year’s resolution of sorts. Eat at home more. Not just for cost purposes but, also, I really want to know what’s going into my food. It’s scary out there!!!! What type of pizza crust do you use? Do you make your own?

I got much lazier during marathon training too! But now that I have more time I am doing much more meal prep on the weekends.
I buy a pre-made crust at trader joes…We tried made it from scratch a few times but it was just too messy:)

These look tasty. I’m a big fan of leftovers. Sometimes I plan to make just enough extra for a second meal or lunch the next day, but much more than that and we get tired of them. The slow cooker is my favorite right now. It’s soup season!Alaina @ thesimplepeach recently posted…Why I’m Not Running Another Marathon…

You are welcome! I made your recipe last night and it was delicious- I am actually planning to eat the leftovers for lunch tomorrow:)

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